Our Agape weekend is designed for people who are seeking to deepen their walk with Jesus regardless of their faith and practice. We invite you to come to this life changing weekend just as you are. You will meet real people just like you. Many have said attending Agape was the best weekend of their lives. We would like it to be the best weekend of your life too!
Our Agape community consists of young people and adults who have already experienced the Agape weekend. Our community meets and connects regularly for prayer, fellowship and support.
The weekend is a sequence of discoveries and reflections, each building on the other. It begins gently on Friday night and builds throughout the weekend towards the close on Sunday evening. Through talks of personal witness and spiritual guidance, small group discussions and sharing, friendship, community, periods of reflection, music, laughter, games and a variety of liturgies, the “Candidates” are offered a unique personal experience. There are also quite a few nice surprises!! It is not a traditional retreat weekend. It offers a chance to get away from the distractions of everyday life and refocus. It is a journey in faith, a sharing in Christian love, and opportunity to learn more about one’s self, to explore one’s relationship with God.
After the initial weekend, we often meet for social activities and some fellowship. We also hold reunions. We feel it’s important to stay connected long after the weekend comes to an end. The reunions and meetings are essential to the continual spiritual growth of our membership.
The Agape retreat is ecumenical. The program invites and involves the participation of Christians of many denominations. Many Christian churches in the area are represented, but we are not affiliated with any one particular church. Agape is ecumenical not only because members of many denominations participate, but because Agape seeks to foster Christian unity and to reinforce the whole Christian community. This is one of the great strengths and joys of the Agape community.
Agape is a non – profit organization. Donations will be gladly accepted to help support the weekend, and to assist those who wish to attend but may not be financially able. Cost of the weekend is $150.00 per person
We hold two weekend retreats per year, for ages 16 and up, one every spring and fall.
The Agape Community or Team, is made up of Christians representing these area churches, and who have attended an Agape Weekend. The team will serve on the 48 hour weekend in varying capacities and supporting it always with prayer.
